Originally Posted by
Genden
Are you less as a quilter if you use a pattern or copy a design you like? Is the ultimate goal in achieving quilter status to get to the point where you create original designs or does it matter?
IF you are sewing quilts, YOU ARE A QUILTER. I personally don't think it really matters as long as you are happy with your work. If you are gifted with the ability to design - go for it. If you prefer to use patterns, that's fine too. The main thing is to enjoy what you are doing.